emotional health

How Can I Help My 7-Year-Old Daughter Cope with the Death of Our Beloved Family Dog?
Advice, Entertainment, Parenting

How Can I Help My 7-Year-Old Daughter Cope with the Death of Our Beloved Family Dog?

A mom writes in asking for advice on how to help her 7-year-old daughter cope with the death of their family dog. This mom says her daughter has experienced an unfortunate amount of grief and loss in her life, and as a result, the family has always been honest about death. But the recent loss of their family dog, who had been her daughter’s “protector,” has become a great source of sadness. She says her daughter will randomly start bawling thinking about the dog. How can this mom help her young daughter process the grief?

You *Can* Practice Self Care When You’re at Home with the Kids: Here Are 6 Tips to Get Started
Parenting

You *Can* Practice Self-Care When You’re at Home with the Kids: Here Are 6 Tips to Get Started

We all know it’s good for your mental health if you can get some time to yourself during the day. But, of course, that’s easier said than done. Between watching the kids, getting meals ready, trying to keep the house clean, staying on top of your work and fitting in sleep once in awhile, it can be hard to imagine being able to carve out additional time for self-care. The good news: You don’t need to take too much time to yourself to notice a big difference in how you’re feeling.

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